Procurement Executive

Cambridge Commodities; Ely; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Commodities is seeking a Procurement professional to join their team. The role involves daily tasks and projects within the Procurement department, supporting interdepartmental teams. Candidates should have experience in procurement, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to build supplier relationships. This position offers a hybrid working model after an introductory period.

Qualifications

• Previous Procurement experience required.
• Strong research and analysis skills.
• Ability to establish excellent supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Check market availability and identify suppliers.
• Negotiate with vendors and place orders.
• Provide regular updates on delivery schedules.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Research

Attention to Detail

IT Skills

Education

Procurement qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at Cambridge Commodities, we are the leading supplier of nutritional ingredients and product solutions to the sports nutrition, food & beverage, animal nutrition and health & wellbeing industries.

We are a “Certified B Corporation” which stands for “Benefit for all” meaning we are part of a global community of businesses that use business as a force for good, by meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

We are a fun, innovative and entrepreneurial business with a people focused culture and fun/friendly environment. We want our employees to have a good work/life balance and enjoy coming to work.

We believe that success starts with the finest ingredients, and that includes our employees! We would not be the success we are today without our amazing and diverse workforce. People are at the very core of our business and are the reason for why we do what we do, whether they are our employees, our customers, or the end consumer.

Protecting the environment and supporting sustainability is hugely important to us and we are proud to be achieving zero waste to landfill with a highly energy efficient Head Office.

If you think you would like to be a part of Cambridge Commodities, keep reading for more details on the role.

Position:

Contract Type: Permanent | Full Time

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30

Place of work: Initially working on-site. Following a successful introductory period, hybrid working both in the office and from home

The role: In this role, you will be working with the Procurement department in both daily duties and projects, along with providing support to interdepartmental teams such as Sales, Logistics, Quality & Finance. Key tasks will include:

• Checking market availability using specified systems and internet databases
• Identifying suppliers based on objectives and experience
• Pre-selection of suppliers and actively negotiating with vendors to achieve targets set by the purchasing manager and directors
• Place orders and follow-up to ensure lead times are met
• Stock allocation and updating of files
• Providing regular status updates for delivery schedules
• Working to strict deadlines and contractual obligations
• Reporting issues faced with vendors and helping to resolve issues
• Participating in the Surplus list analysis to identify opportunities
• Ensure all actions assigned are updated and followed-up
• Attending site audits worldwide
• Attending trade shows worldwide
• Taking the lead in decision making
• Setting and monitoring goals for quality, cost, value and reliability
• Supporting US procurement function.
  
  

Requirements:

You will have previous Procurement experience and/or qualification along with the following:

• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong research and analysis skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to establish excellent supplier relationships.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
  
  

Other information:

CC are an equal opportunities employer who is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment. We will consider all applicants based purely on their abilities to fulfil the role.

So, if you're looking for a company that is committed to making a positive impact and you feel your skills match our requirement, we encourage you to apply!